Hawaii
Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and prepared and our experience was unique with the viewing of a huge shooting star crossing the sky as a prelude to the eruption of the volcano in the distance. Unforgettable, thank you!
Bring warm clothes and wear boots.
The driver was a cheerful person. It was fun! On the day I participated, most of the attendees were Japanese. They provided timely pick-up and drop-off services.
ドライバーさんが陽気な方でした。楽しかったです!
私が参加した日は日本人の方がほとんどでした。時間通りに送迎をしてくれました。
The morning was quite challenging. I didn't read the voucher carefully, and the meeting place was not at the hotel where I was staying, but about a 7-minute walk away.
Since I arrived 15 minutes early, I was able to make it to the correct meeting place on time. The driver didn't understand any Japanese, but he was a really nice person.
The activity was amazing. The explanations and registration before it started were a bit difficult, but the view afterward was fantastic. The explanations were in English, so I didn't understand most of it, but just watching the guide's way of speaking and expressions was enjoyable.
When it rains, the dust doesn't rise, but you get quite wet, so I think it's a good idea to buy a poncho on-site.
朝イチが大変でした
バウチャーをしっかり読んでなく
集合場所が泊まってるホテルではなく
徒歩で7分くらいのとこ
15分前に集合してたので
正しい集合場所へも間に合いました
ドライバー日本語全く通じませんが
めっちゃいい人でした
アクティビティは
最高です
始まる前の説明や
登録などが少し大変ですが
終わったあとの景色は○
英語での説明なので
大半分かりませんが
ガイドさんの話し方や表情を見てるだけでも
楽しめます
雨が降ると埃は舞い上がりませんが
だいぶ濡れますので
現地でポンチョ買うのがいいかと思います
Please check the voucher early and make sure to confirm the meeting place.
バウチャーは早めに確認して
集合場所をしっかりチェックしてください
We went out with four people and two ATVs. The scenery was very diverse and beautiful from farmland with cows to force and waterfalls. Great view of the seven valleys. The course was also great and the guides were super helpful and very chill. Highly recommend.
If you’ve never driven ATV before, don’t let that stop you. The guides were very helpful.
It was my first time at Diamond Head, and the guide explained the best way to get there using a Japanese pamphlet, which was very easy to understand. Although the explanation was in English, it was no problem since they explained it multiple times. They also give you mineral water on the way back (laughs).
初めてのダイアモンドヘッドでしたが、ガイドさんが車内と着いてから日本語パンフレットで
一番良い行き方を説明してくれて、分かりやすかったです。英語の説明ですが、何度も説明してくれるので問題ありません。ミネラルウオーターは帰りにくれます(笑)
It was a very interesting experience. Crew was very friendly and knowledgeable about the stars
Possible hand out the hot chocolate/hot beverages or set out for people to grab.
Aloha
Mahalo for joining us and for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and our team.
Just to clarify, our self-serve hot chocolate station is set up after the private group photos are taken to keep the tour flowing smoothly. We also want to note that we do not operate tours in unsafe weather, including snow. If conditions turn unfavorable, we always offer a full refund.
We hope you enjoyed the astronomer’s 90-minute star talk, the deep-space telescope images, and the photos captured by our astrophotographer.
Mahalo
James
Epic Tours Hawaii
I was nervous about the English tour, but our guide James was considerate and mixed in some Japanese. We were blessed with great weather and got to see the best sunset and starry sky! It was my first time seeing the Milky Way. I've participated in a Mauna Kea tour before, but this guide was great at taking creative photos. In the end, I wanted to give a tip, but I felt bad for not having any cash on me. I hope there will be a way to pay with a card in the future.
英語ツアーでドキドキでしたが、ガイドのジェームスさんは日本語を交えてくれたりして気遣ってくれました。お天気に恵まれて最高の夕日と星空が見られました!!
天の川を見たのは初めてです。以前もマウナケアツアーは参加したことがありますが、こちらのガイドさんは写真を工夫してとってくれたりして良かったです。
最後にチップを渡したかったのですが、現金を持っていなくて申し訳ない思いをしました。後でカードなりで払える形があると良いなと思いました。
Anyway, it's cold up in the mountains! They lend you jackets and gloves, but make sure to prepare other things to fully enjoy it!
とにかく山の上は寒いです!上下と手袋は貸してくれますが、しっかり楽しむためにその他の用意を!
My husband forgot his driver's license, so I ended up driving the buggy! It was my first time driving, so it was quite challenging, especially since there were some steep roads along the way. Because of the danger, I had an instructor ride along with me halfway through. After that, I relaxed and enjoyed the sightseeing. Driving shouldn't be taken lightly, but if you want to drive, make sure you don't forget your driver's license.
主人が運転免許証を忘れて私がバギー運転!
初めて運転なので中々大変、途中かなり急な道もあり、危険ということで半ばからインストラクターなんに同乗。
その後はリラックスして見学に。
運転は甘くみない方がいいですが、運転したい場合は免許証をお忘れなく。
If the weather is good, it won't get dirty anyway.
天気がよければ、べつに汚れません。
When I said I was a beginner, the crew kindly taught me. Maybe it was because I was sleep-deprived from the night before, but I started to feel unwell. The captain gave me ginger candy, and after I sucked on it, I felt better. I didn't catch any fish, but I enjoyed the beautiful scenery. There was also a small child, around elementary school age, who participated and had a great time.
初心者だと言ったらクルーが丁寧に教えてくれました。前日の寝不足が響いたのか、気分が悪くなってしまいました。キャプテンがジンジャーの飴をくれました。それをなめたら、回復。釣れなかったけどいい景色を堪能しました。小学校低学年くらいの小さな子も参加していてたのしんでいました。
It's a good idea to take motion sickness medication just in case.
乗り物の酔い止めを念のために飲んだ方が良いです。
I couldn't find a Japanese tour, so I joined an English tour, which made me a bit anxious, but the result was absolutely satisfying! At one point, the road to the summit was closed due to thick fog, but as predicted by our guide James, the closure was lifted, and we were able to experience the best sunset and a sky full of stars at the summit of Mauna Kea.
Even though Hawaii is a tropical paradise, the temperature at the 4,000-meter summit was very low, around 0 degrees Celsius, and the air pressure was also low, which posed a risk of health issues. However, James was incredibly reliable, preparing and guiding us like a Sherpa, which was truly reassuring.
The beauty of the sunset through the Subaru Telescope and the starlit sky viewed from an even higher location than the Mauna Kea foothills is something I will never forget. James took some very skillful and creative photos, which I continue to enjoy even after returning home. Thank you very much!
日本語ツアーが見つけられず、英語ツアーでの参加となり、すこし不安でしたが結果は大満足でした!
一時は濃霧で山頂への道が閉鎖されてましたが、ガイドのJamesさんの予想通り、閉鎖が解除されマウナケア山頂で最高の夕日と満天の星空に出会えました。
常夏の国ハワイとはいえ4,000m山頂は、気温が0度前後と非常に低く、気圧も低いことから、体調をくずすリスクがある中で、Jamesさんがシェルパのように頼もしく準備・案内してくれ、本当に心強かったです。
すばる望遠鏡越しに沈む夕日や、マウナケア山麓より、さらに高い場所で見上げる星空は、一生忘れることができない美しさでした。
Jamesさんはとても上手でクリエイティブな写真を撮ってくれ、帰国後も楽しませてもらっています。
ありがとうございました!
The summit is at a high elevation, so to avoid altitude sickness, I was taking deep breaths even in the car. Also, since part of the road is gravel and the car shakes, those who are sensitive to motio
山頂は標高が高く、高山病にならないようよう私は車の中でも深呼吸をしていました。また、道が一部砂利道で車が揺れますので、苦手な方は酔い止めの準備をお忘れなく!
The pickup from the hotel was very smooth. Climbing to the summit with a light in hand in the pitch dark and watching the sunrise made me feel refreshed. I've visited Hawaii many times, but I realized there are still places I haven't been to, and it felt like I rediscovered the charm of Hawaii. I encountered sea turtles at various beaches, and visiting the macadamia nut farm and coffee plantation was enjoyable as well. Above all, our guide Jonathan's chatter made it a truly delightful tour. I highly recommend it.
ホテル前からのピックアップはとてもスムーズでした。真っ暗な中ライトを片手に山頂まで登って朝日が上がるのを見られて清々しい気分になりました。
何回もハワイを訪れていますが、行っていない場所がまだまだあったんだなーとハワイの魅力を再発見した気分です。
あちこちの海岸でホヌに出会ってマカダミアナッツファームもコーヒー農園も楽しかったです。何よりガイドのジョナサンのお喋りがとても楽しい気分にさせてくれた最高のツアーでした。おすすめです。
Be careful of your footing as it gets dark when climbing Diamond Head.
ダイヤモンドヘッド登頂の際は暗いので足元に気をつけてね
I was able to show my parents a sky full of stars. It takes about half a day, but I think it's a worthwhile experience. Thank you.
満天の星空を両親に見せることができました、時間は半日くらい掛かりますが、それに見合う体験だと思います、ありがとうございます。
The driver arrived at the pickup location on time and was very kind to us, even though we are Japanese! If you're planning to climb Diamond Head, I definitely recommend going early in the morning. We were able to see a beautiful sunrise! ♪
運転手さんは時間通りに送迎場所に来てくださり、日本人の私たちにも優しく接してくださいました!
ダイヤモンドヘッドに登るなら絶対早朝をおすすめします。
とても綺麗なサンライズを見ることができました♪
The souvenir shop at the exit is disappointing, so it's better to stay in the mountains until just before the pickup time. You'll have too much time on your hands.
出口のお土産屋さんがショボいので、帰りの迎えの時間ギリギリまで山にいたほうがいいです。時間を持て余します。
The shuttle service was convenient and made things easy. It was reassuring to have Japanese staff on-site.
Unfortunately, the air conditioning on the bus going there was broken, and I thought everyone might suffer from heatstroke, so that was a disappointment.
The tour wasn't as dirty as I had heard from rumors! (The weather was nice, which helped.)
I went in sweatpants, but I thought maybe it wasn't necessary to worry about that? However, it might just be luck, so I can't say for sure!
Anyway, I highly recommend it. It's not a problem even for those who are inexperienced drivers!
送迎もあり、楽ちんでした。
日本語のスタッフさんも現地にいるので安心でした。
行きのバスの空調が壊れていて、みんな熱中症になるかと思うくらいでしたので、そこだけ残念でした。
ツアーは、噂で聞いていたほどは汚れませんでした!(お天気だったこともあり。)
ジャージで行きましたがそこまで気にしなくても良かったかも?と思いましたが、これは運かもしれないのでわかりません!
とにかくオススメです。ペーパードライバーでも問題ないです!
Nothing in particular.
特にない
Anyone can climb it. However, to climb Diamond Head, prior application is required, so it might be easier to join a tour like this. If you can apply in advance by yourself, it would be cheaper to get to the trailhead by bus or Uber.
誰でも登れます。但し、ダイヤモンドヘッドを登るには、事前申請が必要なので、このようなツアーで参加するのが楽かも知れません。自分自身で事前申請ができるのであれば、登山口まで、バスやウーバーで行った方が安いでしょう。
The path is well-maintained, so anyone should be able to climb it. I think even kindergarteners would be fine. There are restrooms only at the trailhead. Since there are no vending machines along the
道は整備されているので、誰でも登れるでしょう。幼稚園児でも大丈夫だと思います。トイレは登山口にしかありません。途中に自動販売機などもありませんから、水などは事前に用意した方が良いと思います。
The meeting went smoothly, and we were able to comfortably move from Kona to the Onizuka Center at the mid-level. It was New Year's Eve, and although the clouds were thick and it had been raining since the day before, I was glad to see rare snow falling at the summit of Mauna Kea! The sunset was beautiful. The stargazing was a bit disappointing due to the clouds, but overall, I had a great experience participating in this tour.
待ち合わせもスムーズに出来て、コナからも快適に中腹のオニヅカセンターに移動できました。大晦日の日でしたが雲も厚く前日から雨でしたが、マウナケア山頂では珍しく雪が舞っているのを見られて良かったです! サンセットはきれいに見れました 。星空は雲のため少し残念でしたがトータルでとても良いツアーに参加できました。
I am very satisfied. It started to rain halfway through, but I had prepared rain gear. I can't speak English, but I was able to understand somewhat using a translation app. There were also staff members who spoke Japanese on site, and they were very kind and helpful. 😊
とても満足してます。
途中から雨が降り出しましたが、雨具を用意しました。英語は出来ませんが翻訳アプリを使って何となく理解できました。
現地にも日本語を話せるスタッフの方もおられとても親切に対応して頂きました😊
If it's cloudy at the site, it might rain at Kualoa. They do have rain gear available, but I think it's better to be somewhat prepared. If you're not good at English, using a translation app to listen
現地が曇りならクアロアは雨になりやすいかも?現地にも雨具はありますがある程度の用意はしておいた方がいいと思います。
英語が苦手な方は翻訳アプリを使って話しを聞いた方がクアロアの事が少しはわかるかも?
It was a very fulfilling experience to ride horses with my family while exploring the magnificent nature. It was a safe experience, even my daughter, who is in the first year of middle school, could ride alone. I highly recommend it.
家族で乗馬しながら、雄大な自然の中を散策できてとても充実した時間でした。
中学1年生の娘でも1人で乗馬できるくらい安全な体験で、とてもお薦めです。
I was disappointed that I couldn't understand the English and the explanations, but the scenery was amazing, and I was satisfied with the long buggy ride.
英語が聞き取れず、説明がわからなかったのは残念だけど、景色は最高で、バギー乗車時間が長くて満足でした。
I chose a plan without transportation, and I think that was a good decision. With transportation included, I wouldn't be able to go and return at my own timing, so I can make time to go somewhere else right after the tour ends. Since everything—clothes and face—gets covered in dust, I think having a change of clothes would be a good idea.
送迎なしのプランにしたが、それで良かったと思っている。
送迎付きだと自分のタイミングで行ったり、帰ったりできないので、ツアー終了後すぐに別のところに行く時間が作れる。
服、顔全てが砂埃まみれになるので着替えがあるといいと思う。
My daughter and I went on this trip and it was fantastic. I let her drive most of the time and we were directly behind the guide so it was great. Speaking of the guides, amazing dudes, not only for the trip and the assistance, but also for what they taught us about Maui and the restoration of the forest preserve. On every trip they plant a tree to try to bring back the rainforest and of course, Bella volunteered to plant it😎Highly recommend!!!
I applied with my husband and grandchild. The pickup was about 10 minutes late. I was moved by the wonderful experience and returned home feeling touched. January is the rainy season, and it rained a lot, but it seems we were able to see the sunrise, which was great! It was a bit pricey, but the transportation service was the right choice. 👍
主人と孫と申し込み。ピックアップは10分ほど遅れました。
良い体験ができたと感動して帰ってしました。
1月は雨季で雨ばかりだったけど日の出も見れたらしく良かった!
少し割高になるけど、送迎で正解👍
It seems that they didn't distribute plastic bottles. Since everyone was holding one, it looks like they received them. I came back feeling dehydrated 💦.
ペットボトルを配られなかったらしい。
みなさん手に持っていたから、皆さんはもらったみたい。脱水みたいに帰ってきました💦
I had a wonderful experience on the Mauna Kea tour. The trip was very well organized, and the whole experience was both smooth and memorable.
Our tour guide Jimms was excellent. He was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable, and he explained everything clearly throughout the tour. He also made sure everyone felt comfortable and well taken care of, especially given the unique conditions at Mauna Kea.
This tour was truly unforgettable, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Thank you, Jimms, for such a great experience!
This experience was great ! Thank you ! Francis was very nice !
I heard that there is the longest zip line on Oahu, so I participated with my son, who loves zip lining. It seems to be quite popular, and we couldn't get a reservation for the time we initially requested, so we ended up joining the tour first thing in the morning.
When we left Waikiki in the morning, it wasn't raining, but by the time we arrived at our destination, it was pouring. We did the zip line in that downpour, which was more than just a natural shower, but I think in Japan, they would have canceled the activity due to the weather, so in a way, it was a good experience. I thought it would have been amazing if the weather had been nice. Also, according to our guide, it tends to rain a lot during this season, so I think having something like a mountain parka would provide peace of mind.
オアフ島で1番長いジップラインがあると聞いて、ジップラインが大好きな息子と参加させて頂きました。人気が高い様で、最初お願いした時間では予約が取れず、結局、朝一番でのツアー参加になりました。
朝ワイキキを出る際には雨は降っていませんでしたが、目的地に着く頃には土砂降りでした。その中でジップラインをしましたが、天然のシャワーどころではありませんでしたが、日本だったら中止の天候だったと思いますので、ある意味良い経験が出来たと思います。天気が良かったら最高だったろうな…と思いました。また、ガイドの話ではこの時期は雨が多いそうですので、マウンテンパーカーの様な物があると安心だと思います。
It seems that there will be a lot of rain during the year-end and New Year period, so I think it would be good to have preparations for that!
年末年始は雨が多い様なので、それ用の準備があると良いと思います!
Only two people were able to drive the buggy, but we had a lot of fun driving through various routes! It was exciting to see the locations where Jurassic Park was filmed.
バギーの運転は2名しかできませんでしたが、いろいろなルートを走りとても楽しかったです!
ジュラシックパークの撮影地でもあるところを見ることができワクワクしました。
Even if the weather is bad, there is a roof, and the door covers the bottom, so even if there are puddles, you can feel safe without splashing around.
天気が悪くても屋根がついていて、扉も足元は隠れるので水たまりがあっても激しく飛ぶことなく安心です。
It was more fulfilling than I expected. There were no problems for beginners. Even my family members who have experience in horseback riding enjoyed the thrill.
思ったよりも充実した内容でした。
初心者でも問題無かったです。
乗馬経験者の家族もスリルがあったと喜んでいました。
Even beginners can manage, but if you don't have a certain level of understanding of English, it might be difficult to grasp everything just from the video before riding.
初心者でも問題ありませんが、英語がある程度理解出来ないと乗馬前のビデオだけでは理解が難しいかも知れません。
I applied to participate on-site, but I didn't realize the distance, and it took quite a while to get there by taxi. The horse riding itself was a lot of fun, and there were even sharks on the beach, which made it quite exciting.
現地参加で応募しましたが、距離感分かっておらず現地到着までにタクシーで相当かかりました。馬自体はとても楽しく、浜辺にサメがいたりして結構もりあがりました。
This was my second visit to Kualoa Ranch. This time, I chose the zipline experience, which was different from my last visit. On the way to the starting point for the zipline, I was able to take in the vast scenery of Kualoa Ranch, and it truly felt like Kualoa at its best! I got to experience seven different ziplines, and it was exhilarating! The staff only provided explanations in English, so there were some conversations I couldn't fully understand, but that added to the fun and became a memorable part of my trip. Kualoa Ranch is definitely the best!
2度目のクアロアランチ。前回と違う体験をと今回はジップラインを選びました。ジップラインでも、スタート地点に向かう道中、広大なクアロアランチを見渡すことが出来、やっぱりクアロア最後〜!でした。ジップラインは7本も体験でき、爽快でした!スタッフの説明が英語のみのため、聞き取れない会話もありましたが、そこも笑いを誘うなど旅先の想い出の1つとなりました。やっぱりクアロアランチ、最高です!
I think it would be fine if you have a shoulder strap for your phone. In the photos taken by the staff, there weren't any pictures of me ziplining, so I wish I had brought my phone. If I dropped it, i
携帯もショルダーストラップがらあれば大丈夫だと思います。スタッフが撮影してくれた写真にはジップライン滑降中の写真がなかったので、携帯を持っていけば良かったです。
落としたら自己責任ではあるのですが。
On the day of horseback riding, it was cloudy with light rain, but I was still overwhelmed by the magnificent scenery. The smart horse walked on its own, so I just enjoyed the view while riding (laughs). The staff were also kind, reassuring me with directions like "right" and "left," which made the experience enjoyable and stress-free!
乗馬当日は曇り〜小雨でしたが、それでも壮大な景色に圧倒されました◎
賢いお馬さんが勝手に歩いてくれたので私はただ乗って景色を楽しむだけでした(笑)スタッフの方も優しく「右〜」「左〜」と声をかけてくれるので安心して楽しめました!
My butt gets a little sore... (laughs)
お尻は少し痛くなります、、、(笑)